The Moberly Service Unit/Salvation Army Committee met this week, and made final plans for the 2013 Back-to-School Clothing Project. For several years, funds raised through the local Salvation Army Tree of Lights Bell Ringing campaign have paid for the clothing project for children in need, and such has been deemed a great success. Thanks to the generosity of others, a child is able to enter the school doors on their first day of school feeling good about themselves.

Randolph County children ages kindergarten through eighth grade go shopping at Wal-Mart Supercenter for back-to-school clothes and shoes with their parent, grandparents or guardian.

This shopping experience for Randolph County children is done through an application process. Applications will be taken by members of the local Moberly Service Unit of the Salvation Army at the Salvation Army Thrift Store located at 104 N. Fourth Street, in Moberly (across from the Little Dixie Library), on three separate days — Wednesday, July 17, from 1-4 p.m.; Thursday, July 18, from 1-4 p.m.; and Monday, July 22 from 1-4 p.m. Applications are accepted ONLY on those dates and times.

What is needed? You must provide a proof of residence – letter with June or July 2013 postmark and name of applicant. You must also provide a proof of income for all household members, and a seventh grade gradecard for a child entering the eighth grade, and/or a birth certificate for a child entering kindergarten. Proof of guardianship must be provided if the child is not yours. Verification of all members in the household is also needed.

You will be asked to sign a publicity form as photos of shoppers will be taken on the shopping day.